Ivy-clad Tuscan bolthole
Honey-toned stucco villas sit tucked among vineyards, running like a private Italian estate centered on quiet courtyards.
“The dusky, ivy-covered Mediterranean villa on a gentle, cobblestoned slope, has heavy doors open to rolling, ripened vineyards.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Tuscan-inspired villas enclose three flower-filled flagstone courtyards and hand-carved stone fountains.
Notable
Chilled Prosecco on arrival, featherbeds dressed in Italian linens, and concierge winery planning.
Notable
Vinotherapy rituals feature milled grape seed scrubs alongside secluded outdoor warming pools.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the honey-toned, ivy-swathed edifices, enclosing three flagstone courtyards, clearly channel the archetypical villa.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Sonoma Highway runs past the front gates through the Valley of the Moon, surrounded by nearby tasting rooms.
The rooms
Every room has its own exterior entrance and fireplace, and upper suites add balconies overlooking the grounds.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated swimming pool and secluded warming pool sit beside curtained cabanas and a stone waterfall.
The spa
Couples treatment rooms have carved stone fireplaces, and therapies include botanical facials and grape seed body scrubs.
At the table
Breakfast arrives in a bright room with marble tables, and local wines are poured beside the courtyard fountain.
How it began
Originally opened in 1989, the estate was built as a Mediterranean-inspired enclave across two and a half acres.
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The medals
Gold
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.